Sweden Women registered a 10-wicket victory over Bulgaria Women in the second match of the ECA Women’s European Cup 2026 in Ilfov County.
Anya Vaidya produced a remarkable unbeaten 75 from just 25 deliveries as Sweden chased a target of 99 in only 5.5 overs, completing the victory with 85 balls remaining.
The result highlighted Sweden’s strength in both departments, with their bowlers controlling the first innings before Vaidya dominated the chase.
Sweden Women Restrict Bulgaria to 98/9
Bulgaria struggled to establish momentum after losing an early wicket. Stanislava Sarandeva was dismissed for a three-ball duck in the opening over, caught by Zara Mohammad off Malyun Yusuf.
Vili Nikolova and Tanaya Dissanayake attempted to rebuild, but Sweden continued to apply pressure through disciplined bowling.
Nikolova managed only three runs from 17 deliveries before Hareer Chamto bowled her in the sixth over, leaving Bulgaria struggling at 19/2.
Dissanayake provided resistance with a patient innings, but wickets continued to fall around her.
Captain Detelina Ruynekova scored six from 13 balls before being run out following a combined effort from Chamto and Sasi Rekha.
Krastina Ivanova then departed without scoring, dismissed by Sasi Rekha as Bulgaria slipped to 56/4.
Tanaya Dissanayake Leads Bulgaria’s Batting Effort
Dissanayake was Bulgaria’s leading run-scorer, contributing 35 from 38 deliveries with three boundaries. She attempted to anchor the innings while Sweden maintained tight control over the scoring rate. However, her dismissal in the 12th over left Bulgaria at 61/5 and further reduced their chances of posting a competitive total.
Gabriela Ilarionova later added 20 from 22 balls, striking three boundaries before being caught by Kanchan Rana off Shreya.
Simona Yordanova remained unbeaten on 11 from 19 deliveries.
Bulgaria also lost Martina Abadjieva and Katrin Eftimova through run-outs, while Katrin Srandeva was dismissed without scoring. The team eventually finished on 98/9, scoring at 4.90 runs per over.
Extras contributed 22 runs to Bulgaria’s total, including 19 wides, two byes and one no-ball.
Hariharan Shreya Leads Sweden’s Bowling Attack
Sweden’s bowlers delivered a disciplined collective performance, preventing Bulgaria from building substantial partnerships. Hariharan Shreya was the most successful bowler, claiming two wickets for 16 runs in four overs at an economy rate of 4.00.
Malyun Yusuf was equally economical, conceding just 10 runs in four overs while taking one wicket.
Hareer Chamto also returned figures of 1/10 from four overs.
Sasi Rekha claimed one wicket for 26 runs in her four-over spell, which included a maiden.
Anjali Natarajan contributed with 1/12 from two overs.
Sweden Women’s Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Wickets | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hariharan Shreya | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Malyun Yusuf | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| Hareer Chamto | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| Sasi Rekha | 4 | 1 | 26 |
| Anjali Natarajan | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| Adan Gul | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Kanchan Rana | 1 | 0 | 10 |
Sweden’s fielding also played an important role, with three run-outs contributing to Bulgaria’s nine dismissals.
Anya Vaidya Blasts Unbeaten 75 From 25 Balls
Sweden began their chase aggressively, with Vaidya taking control from the opening overs. The opener struck 13 fours and two sixes during her unbeaten 75, scoring at an extraordinary strike rate of 300.00.
Her attacking innings left Bulgaria’s bowlers struggling to contain the flow of boundaries.
Vaidya repeatedly found gaps in the field and capitalised on loose deliveries, ensuring Sweden remained well ahead of the required scoring rate. Adan Gul provided support from the other end, remaining unbeaten on nine from 11 balls.
Together, the openers completed the chase without losing a wicket.
Sweden reached 99/0 in just 5.5 overs, finishing with a run rate of 16.97.
Bulgaria Bowlers Struggle Against Sweden’s Openers
Bulgaria were unable to find a breakthrough as Vaidya maintained her aggressive approach. Katrin Srandeva endured a difficult spell, conceding 53 runs from two overs. Tanaya Dissanayake gave away 20 runs in her two overs, while Stanislava Sarandeva conceded 11 from one over.
Gabriela Ilarionova was also expensive, allowing 15 runs from five deliveries.
Bulgaria conceded 15 extras during the chase, including 14 wides and one no-ball.
Those additional runs further reduced the time Sweden needed to complete their victory.
None of Bulgaria’s bowlers managed to dismiss either opener.
Sweden Women vs Bulgaria Women: Match Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ECA Women’s European Cup 2026 |
| Match | 2nd match |
| Date | October 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Ilfov County |
| Bulgaria Women | 98/9 (20 overs) |
| Sweden Women | 99/0 (5.5 overs) |
| Result | Sweden won by 10 wickets |
| Balls remaining | 85 |
| Top scorer for Sweden | Anya Vaidya – 75* (25) |
| Top scorer for Bulgaria | Tanaya Dissanayake – 35 (38) |
| Best bowling figures | Hariharan Shreya – 2/16 |
Sweden Complete Dominant Victory in ECA Women’s European Cup
Sweden’s comprehensive victory was built on an effective bowling performance followed by exceptional batting from Vaidya. Their bowlers kept Bulgaria under pressure throughout the first innings, with Shreya, Yusuf and Chamto delivering economical spells.
Although Dissanayake and Ilarionova provided some resistance, Bulgaria were unable to establish the partnerships needed to reach a challenging total.
Vaidya then transformed the modest chase into a one-sided contest, striking 75 of Sweden’s 99 runs and guiding the team to victory in fewer than six overs.
The unbeaten opening partnership with Gul ensured Sweden completed the match with all 10 wickets intact.
The 85-ball victory margin underlined Sweden’s dominance and gave the team an impressive result in the ECA Women’s European Cup 2026.
